Riffelalp Resort Zermatt Switzerland Suite 501
Sunset from the Riffelalp Resort 2222 looking at the Matterhorn above Zermatt
Gornergrat Bahn to the Riffelalp
Arrival at Zermatt and taking the Gornergrat Bahn to the Riffelalp
When you arrive at Zermatt via Swiss Rail or Helicopter, you will be greeted by the Riffelalp porter (wearing a green shirt) who will guide you to the resort. The Riffelalp is located at 2222 up the Gornergrat, which means you need to take the cogwheel rail. You can request a rail ticket be provided (the resort will put the ticket on your room bill), or you can develop a better strategy to buy a Peak Pass to take full advantage of the Zermatt mountain transportation system. It can be pricey, but the best way to see all the mountains in the area.Riffelalp Charges:Standard Room with Breakfast: Room: 380.00 CHF Tax: 3.00 CHFPeak Pass: 250.00 CHFKeycard: 5.00 CHFGornergrat Train Ticket One-Way: 24.00 CHFStrategy: Buy your Peak Pass prior to going up to resort. You can buy a Peak Pass at the resort.If you have any Swiss transport discounts (pass or half fare), you may pay less.Gornergrat Summer Ticket Prices (most expensive season until end of August 2021):Zermatt-Gornergrat Round Trip: 126.00 CHFZermatt-Riffelalp Round Trip: 56.00 CHFMatterhorn Peak Pass: Value for all transportation in Zermatt including Gornergrat Bahn, cable cars, and more. 3-day: 259.00 CHF4-day: 274.00 CHF5-day: 319.00 CHF3 out of 5 days: 271.00 CHF
Gornergrat Bahn Rail Website
Zermatt Peak Pass
Riffelalp Resort Website
Matterhorn above Zermatt from the Riffelalp Resort 2222
Riffelalp Resort
I've been going to the Riffelalp Resort since 2005 and just love it. It is one of my favorite resorts in Europe and has the best mountain view of any resort in the world, of the iconic Matterhorn. The resort staff is just wonderful and always helpful. The best time to go is early or mid-September before they close for the fall. I typically go in July after the Tour de France, but it is generally a bit busy then. This is because it's when Europeans are on holiday. Late August and early September are less busy. As part of Covid protocol, masks are required (summer 2021) indoors. They are also required with any public transportation.
Tram to Riffelalp Resort 2222
From Riffelalp Station to the Riffelalp Resort
You can take the short walk to the resort from the Gornergrat Bahn stop (about 10 minutes) or take the resort electic tram.
Riffelalp Resort Outdoor Jacuzzi Pool
Riffelalp Resort Room 501
Riffelalp Room 501
Room 501 is beautifully appointed room with separate shower/tub bathroom and toilet. It has a balcony which has a view of the Matterhorn.
Riffelalp Room 501 Hallway
Riffelalp Room 501 Bathroom With Shower and Tub
Riffelalp Room 501 Toilet
Riffelalp Room 501 Shower
Riffelalp Room 501 Tub
Riffelalp Room 501
Riffelalp Room 501
Al Bosco Fondue Dinner
Looking from the top of the Gornergrat
Cow and the Matterhorn
Swiss Flag
At the top of the Gornergrat looking at the Glacier during summer
At the top of the Gornergrat looking at the Matterhorn
Signpost next to Riffelalp Resort 2222
Train and the Matterhorn
Train and the Matterhorn
Cablecar on the Rothorn
Looking at the Matterhorn from Zermatt
Zermatt to Burgenstock Resort via Air Zermatt
Live from Zermatt with Pepe
Live from Zermatt Switzerland 🇨🇠with Pepe
Join us for a live update from Switzerland with our adopted Uncle Pepe.Now that Europe is allowing Americans back in, Pepe is finally back on the road and this time travelling to our beloved Switzerland. After a year and a half spent in the US, Pepe reported live from the same place we met back in 2019, the Riffelalp resort. We talked about traveling to Europe as an American this summer, how busy things are, COVID measures across Switzerland, what he was enjoying most about being back and a lot more.We even got the chance to enjoy the stunning views of the famous Matterhorn - a large, near-symmetric pyramidal peak of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy.One thing is for sure, he did a great job making us miss home. We’ll do this again soon so stay tuned and be sure to click the notification bell to get our next Live alert!
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